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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,040.96, 695,571.84 and 183,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,040.96, 695,571.84 and 183,171.84 is: 274,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,040.96 : 695,571.84 = 183,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,040.96/695,571.84 = 183,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,040.96x = 695,571.84 × 183,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,040.96x = 127,409,173,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,409,173,784.99/464,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,564.50

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